Assistant Athletic Trainer (2 positions)

National Collegiate Athletic Association; New York; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate University is searching for 2 Assistant Athletic Trainers who will coordinate medical care and support varsity student-athletes. This role involves managing injury care, supervising coverage during events, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. Candidates should be NATABOC certified with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• NATABOC certification and NYS License (eligible).
• Minimum two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational functions for varsity sports, including prevention and care.
• Supervise medical coverage for athletic events and make independent decisions on athlete participation.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of NCAA regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Colgate University is seeking to hire 2 Assistant Athletic Trainers. Candidates will be considered from a single posting. Candidates interested in applying should submit their application to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6474

Position Overview

This position will coordinate medical care operations for select varsity sport programs and support the comprehensive coverage of all varsity student-athletes as a member of the Colgate Sports Medicine team.

Responsibilities

1. Manage operational functions and strategies for assigned varsity sports, including prevention, care, rehabilitation, specialist referrals, and emergency management.
2. Record and evaluate practice, treatment, and injury logs daily, communicating with relevant personnel.
3. Maintain student-athlete medical files regarding recovery and symptoms.
4. Communicate effectively with physicians, strength & conditioning staff, coaching staff, academic advisors, and athletic administrators about student-athlete status.
5. Complete and submit insurance claims; communicate with insurance companies.
6. Manage inventory and facilities.
7. Supervise medical coverage for intercollegiate athletic events, including travel during the season.
8. Coordinate with the Sports Medicine team to ensure coverage of all varsity activities, including outside of assigned sports when necessary.
9. Communicate with university physicians for assigned sports.
10. Make independent decisions regarding athlete participation, rehabilitation, return-to-play, and weather-related activities.
11. Conduct pre-participation screenings, including medical history collection, anthropometric measurements, musculoskeletal screening, and concussion testing.
12. Ensure compliance with clinical care standards under the supervision of the University Physician.
13. Collect NCAA and university medical forms as per policies.
14. Supervise student assistants, including hiring, scheduling, evaluation, and training, with the discretion to terminate employment.
15. Report injuries to medical staff and NCAA as required.
16. Maintain relationships with Strength and Conditioning staff to promote athlete safety.
17. Manage a budget, making independent decisions on purchases and expenditures.
18. Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, university policies, and professional standards (NATA).
19. Model leadership and professional behaviors to student-athletes.
20. Adhere to the Jeanne Clery Act as a Campus Security Authority, reporting crimes as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required:

• NATABOC certification and NYS License (eligible).
• Minimum two years of related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of NCAA and university regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred:

• Experience in college athletics or as a certified Athletic Trainer.
• Additional certifications (e.g., PES, CSCS, Graston).
• Master’s Degree.